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Experience southern charmat chang chui creative park
Published on 05/09/2024
» Chang Chui Creative Park will become the hippest destination during “Fly 2 South Now Festival”, which will kick off tomorrow and run daily from 4-9pm until Sunday.
It's 'the South's turn!'
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/09/2024
» Pakk Taii Design Week 2024 has once again proved to be a groundbreaking celebration of creativity and culture, bringing the rich heritage of southern Thailand to the forefront. Held late last month across various locations including Songkhla Old Town, Samila Beach, Hat Yai and Pattani province, this year's event was more than just a festival -- it was a call to action.
Djinn is a strong spirit
Life, Published on 10/07/2024
» Horror and ghost stories have long been a staple of Thai cinema and the genre is deeply rooted in Buddhist beliefs and mythologies. Yet, it's surprising that these stories rarely venture beyond the confines of Buddhist folklore. However, that changes with The Cursed Land, an upcoming horror film that shifts the focus to the country's South, a predominantly Islamic region, and introduces audiences to the lesser-known demonic entity known as the djinn.
Groove to world-class DJs on Koh Phangan
Life, Published on 10/06/2024
» Every two weeks, Halfmoon Festival brings world-class DJs from the house, trance and techno spectrum to Koh Phangan's Magical Forest in Surat Thani.
Makers of ‘Jurassic World’ film told to be careful
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of Jurassic World 4 in national parks in the South but said the production must not damage the environment.
Guardians of the forest
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/05/2024
» Can’t stand the heat? Save the rainforests.
Asean Film Festival is finally here
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/03/2024
» Despite the odd, unexplained double postponement -- the first when it was moved from early December 2023 to late January 2024, and then from January to March -- the Bangkok Asean Film Festival finally gets under way, from today until Sunday at SF CentralWorld. Despite the adjournment, the line-up looks decent, with the best Southeast Asian titles culled from the past year -- Tiger Stripes, Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell, Abang Adik, Dreaming And Dying, Oasis Of Now, Nowhere Near, Morrison, Thai classics The Adventure Of Sudsakorn and The Adulterer, and a short film competition.
The South, beyond the stereotypes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/02/2024
» As one of Thailand's three southern border provinces, Pattani is often associated with violence despite offering interesting characteristics. At Xspace Gallery, "Patani Abstract" showcases work from 10 artists affiliated with Patani Artspace -- the first art space in the three southern border provinces. "Patani Abstract" offers diverse perspectives of the region through abstract art.
New movies out this week: Jan 25-31
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/01/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Exhibit shows effect of human actions
Life, Published on 26/12/2023
» Art viewers are invited to explore the impact of human choices on morals in a solo exhibition by Silpathorn artist Sakarin Krue-on, which is running at Moca Bangkok until Jan 23.